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6 days ago
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Bhowana ranked Punjab's cleanest tehsil
The Faisalabad Waste Management Company (FWMC) has removed more than 615,400 tonnes of solid waste from 16 tehsils over the past six months, following the outsourcing of sanitation operations to private contractors. The initiative, launched under the Punjab government's "Suthra Punjab" campaign, is aimed at transforming urban cleanliness standards and achieving UN Sustainable Development Goals by 2030. According to FWMC sources, the company has deployed a workforce of over 15,000 personnel, 5,199 waste containers, and 3,014 pieces of machinery across the division to ensure regular waste collection from households and public spaces. The massive operation comes as part of a province-wide sanitation reform led by Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif, who approved the outsourcing model in November 2024 for all eight waste management companies in Punjab. A half-yearly performance evaluation conducted by the Central Control Room of the Punjab Local Government Department placed Tehsil Bhowana of District Chiniot at the top among 132 tehsils across the province. Bhowana was recognised for its superior sanitation standards, operational efficiency, and timely resolution of public complaints. Tehsils Jalalpur Pirwala in District Multan and Bahawalnagar secured second and third positions, respectively. The control room, which monitors key performance indicators such as staff deployment, facial attendance, vehicle tracking, waste enclosure setup, complaint resolution, and tonnage collection, ranked 26 tehsils with average efficiency scores above 90. Among these high-performing tehsils, seven belong to Faisalabad Division, including Jaranwala, Pir Mahal, Gojra, Kamalia, Chiniot, Lalian, and Toba Tek Singh. Punjab Local Government Minister Zeeshan Rafiq described the performance monitoring as a vital component in ensuring long-term sustainability of the initiative. He noted that municipal bodies previously managed to lift only 28,000 tons of solid waste daily, while the new system aims to handle 60,000 tons, ensuring proper waste disposal and minimising environmental hazards. Rafiq added that control rooms have been established at the tehsil level and that more than 100,000 jobs have been created through the outsourcing model. FWMC Chief Executive Officer Rauf Ahmad credited the first-place achievement of Tehsil Bhowana to the hard work of the company's field staff, as well as the cooperation of provincial and district administrations.
Express Tribune
04-04-2025
- General
- Express Tribune
FWMC lifts over 14,000 tons of waste across four districts
A cleanliness drive was carried out under the "Clean Punjab" program by the Faisalabad Waste Management Company (FWMC), clearing 14,632 tons of waste from all four districts over the three days of Eid. FWMC CEO Rauf Ahmed supervised the field officers and staff, ensuring uninterrupted cleanliness services during the holidays. Waste collection figures stood at 5,251 tons on the first day, 4,861 tons on the second day and 4,520 tons on the third day, with all waste transferred to the designated landfill site. For the first time, the Eid cleanliness operation extended beyond urban areas to rural regions, covering mosques, Eidgahs, and graveyards, which were maintained through water sprinkling and lime disposal. Meanwhile, Deputy Commissioner Captain (retd) Nadeem Nasir visited the District Jail, Old Age Home and Children's Hospital on the first day of Eid and distributed gifts and sweets among prisoners, elderly persons and hospitalised children. At the Children's Hospital, the DC inspected staff attendance, ensuring medical personnel were present and attentive to patients. He also reviewed the quality of meals provided to inmates at the District Jail. Addressing the elderly at an old age home, the DC assured them of the district administration's commitment to their well-being, promising continued efforts to provide the best possible facilities.
